The Labour Provision Admission Act
On 11 November 2025, the Netherlands passed the Labour Provision Admission Act (Wtta), which stipulates that, without official authorisation from the Dutch Labour Supply Authority (NAU), a business can no longer supply workers and hirers cannot engage with suppliers who have not been authorised.
The legislation is meant to address how the Dutch temporary employment sector has long struggled with issues such as underpayment, inadequate housing, and tax evasion. The system now in place, which requires registration under the Placement of Personnel by Intermediaries Act (Waadi) and allows for voluntary SNA certification, has not prevented rogue practices. The Wtta, approved by the Dutch Senator on 11 November, is intended to remedy this situation.
Wtta’s key points
The Wtta will take effect on 1 January 2027, impacting both suppliers and hirers. Companies are strongly advised to prepare for the new licensing system in advance to ensure compliance when the Wtta comes into force.
Who will be subject to the admission system?
A business is considered to be supplying workers if the following criteria are met:
- The supplier supplies an employee to a hirer;
- The supplier receives payment from the hirer for this service; and
- The employee works under the direction and supervision of the hirer.
This means that not only temporary employment agencies (uitzendbureaus), but also companies involved in payrolling and secondment (detachering) fall under the admission system. This also applies to foreign companies supplying workers in the Netherlands.
Businesses in which supplying workers is not the main activity (i.e. where it amounts to less than 10% of total turnover and a maximum of EUR 5 million per year) may be granted an exemption from the licensing requirement. There is also no mandatory licensing for collegial staff supplied without profit or for supplying within the same group of companies.
Admission requirements
The Wtta requires suppliers to be registered in the Dutch Trade Register with supply activities and possess a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). In addition, suppliers must provide a financial guarantee of EUR 100,000 (or EUR 50,000 for start-up companies with provisional admission). Suppliers must also comply with the standards framework, which means meeting statutory requirements regarding minimum wage payment, tax remittance and applying correct employment terms.
Enforcement
Periodic inspections will be carried out at both suppliers and hirers by private inspection bodies. Hirers are expected to check the public register to ensure that the supplier they intend to work with has been authorised.
From 1 January 2028, the Dutch Labour Inspectorate will enforce the licensing obligation. If a violation is detected, fines may be imposed of up to EUR 90,000 per offence. This applies to both suppliers and hirers. In case of repeat offences, the Inspectorate can shut down offending companies.
Timeline for Wtta and Dutch Labour Supply Authority
2027: Start of the admission process
- From 2027: The NAU will assess whether a supplier is admitted to the labour supply market. Key information can be found on the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment’s website.
- Suppliers must do the following:
- Have an inspection report drawn up by a private inspection body.
- Submit additional documents, such as a VOG.
- Submit an admission application to the NAU.
- Upon approval: The supplier is included in the public register for four years.
1 May – 30 June 2027: Application Period
- Suppliers may submit their application with the inspection report to the NAU.
1 November – 31 December 2026: Transitional Arrangement for Companies with SNA Certificate
- Companies holding a valid SNA certificate (valid on 30 June 2027) can, through a transitional arrangement, apply for admission from the NAU once without an inspection report.
1 January 2028: Strict Enforcement
- From this date, suppliers may only supply workers if they are submitted by the NAU.
- Hirers may only work with suppliers listed in the public NAU register.
More information or advice
Would you like to know more or exchange ideas regarding the Wtta and the necessary preparations for your organisation? Please contact us, we look forward to discuss this with you.
